Hello Reader!!
This is Arijit Bhattacharya,

I’m a Ph.D. scholar in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience at the Mind Brain Body Society Lab, Department of Psychology, Ashoka University, India, working in collaboration with the Cognitive Neurology Lab, Department of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). My research lies at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging, with a focus on emotion, memory, neurometabolism, music cognition, and dementia.

I hold a dual degree (B.Tech. and M.Tech.) in Biotechnology from the School of Biotechnology, KIIT Deemed to be University. My master’s dissertation was conducted at the Department of Neurology, NIMHANS, followed by an extended research internship in Cognitive Neurology. I’ve also completed a MicroBachelors Certificate in Neuroscience from Harvard University Online, further grounding my interdisciplinary interest in the brain and behavior.

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Music has been an inseparable part of my life since childhood. I began learning Sitar at the age of 10 under Shri. Bivas Samanta, rooted in the Imdadkhani Gharana. After five years of training, I took a brief pause in my musical journey due to academic and personal commitments; a familiar chapter in many musicians’ lives. Later, I resumed my training under the guidance of Pt. Purbayan Chatterjee, aligning with the Senia Maihar Gharana, which brought a fresh perspective and deepened my connection with the instrument.

Over the past 15+ years, my passion for Indian classical music has only grown stronger. Alongside the sitar, I gradually developed an interest in the Indian Bamboo Flute known as Bansuri. I began my flute training with Sri Saurabh Vartak, and eventually became a disciple of Pt. Purbayan Chatterjee in this art form as well. Today, I have the honor of learning the bansuri under both Pt. Purbayan Chatterjee and Vidushi Debopriya Chatterjee, and I’m also privileged to be associated with Vrindavan Gurukul, the music school founded by the legendary Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia.

In addition to the sitar and bansuri, I enjoy singing and playing the baritone ukulele during leisure hours. Riyaz (dedicated daily practice) continues to be the foundation of my musical discipline and creative growth.

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I started The Musical Brains simply out of curiosity and a desire to share. With no prior blogging experience, I built this platform from scratch to explore and write about the things I love; Neuroscience and Music.

Through this blog, I aim to make complex scientific and musical concepts accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking for everyone. Whether you're a fellow researcher, musician, student, or just an inquisitive reader, I hope these writings not only inform but inspire. Your presence and feedback are always welcome on this journey of learning and exploration.

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For collaboration opportunities or permission to use any of my blogs, music, posters, illustrations, or videos, please feel free to get in touch via email:
📧 arijitbhattacharyablog@gmail.com